Transportation Project Manager V- Highways

AECOM; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transportation Project Manager for immediate employment in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA. The role will manage planning, design and oversight of civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, surface drainage, and utilities infrastructure, and may serve as a Deputy Project Manager on large projects.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS with 8+ years of experience and a PE license or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• PE license or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Experience delivering transportation projects including schematic development and PS&E.
• Experience with LADOTD proposals and client relations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design and oversight of civil engineering projects (highways, bridges, drainage, utilities).
• Serve as Deputy Project Manager on large projects and liaison between AECOM and client.

Skills

Transportation project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Communication

Team mentoring

Project controls

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

BA/BS + 8 years experience

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

MicroStation

Inroads

OpenRoads

PS&E familiarity

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Transportation Project Manager for immediate employment in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA. The appropriately qualified applicant should be able to demonstrate an establish career in Transportation Engineering including roadway. This position will be responsible for Managing the planning, designing, and overseeing civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, surface drainage, and utilities infrastructure. In this role, the Project Manager will manage small or medium-size projects and serve as a Deputy Project Manager on large projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
• Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of previous design and project delivery experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and/or Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for LADOTD
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registered in Mississippi or ability to receive
• 10+ years of previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• LADOTD ATSSA Flagger & Traffic Control Supervisor Certifications and Completions of the Traffic Engineering Process & Reporting (TEPR) Modules 1,2 and 3
• Experience designing highway/roadway systems, drainage systems, and traffic control plans
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects with subconsultants
• Experience with design software including MicroStation and Inroads and/or OpenRoads
• Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
• Experience with LADOTD proposals and interviews
• Proven experience of success with LADOTD pursuits
• Experience with managing people at various experience levels and ability to mentor with their career development
• Good communication skills and ability to manage a team

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $105000 to $180000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10154767

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 105000 - USD 180000 - yearly